Lupus Support Group

Lupus is an auto-immune disease in which the immune system cannot distinguish between threats (like viruses and bacteria), and healthy cells and tissue. As a result, the body produces antibodies that inflict cell damage, most commonly targeting joints, skin, kidneys and the nervous system. Join the group and find support for coping with lupus.

its really up front sex and lupus

i just wanted to know out there not that im sexually active rite now but is it okay to mix lupus with sex? ive never thought about it or took precautions. never knew if it could affect the other person. they didnt care. any thoughts

Sex and lupus is okay - maybe even good for us. It gets us moving sore joints and muscles. It gives us pain-relieving releases of endorphins and it brings us closer to our souces of support. One caution, however, is that you should use adequate protection not to get pregnant until you're absolutely ready. Some of the lupus drugs can cause *nasty* birth defects or miscarriages and pregnancy can sometime start or exacerbate a flare. If you are interested, though, go for it!

hey teefa how are you? dont worry you cant give any one else your lupus through sex. sexis actually quite good for lupus( i think) like when you cant go out doors because its too sunny or too cold stay inside a have plenty of sex. i think it helps relax your muscles more &amp; relieve stiffness. the only time i would pobably not have sex is if the pain is unbearable &amp; there is a chance it would get worse depending on the situation. its bad enough lupus sufferers get eally sick why not make the most of the time you ar enot?

I just wanted to add a male point of veiw. Sex is great for anyone. Your a beutiful young woman, and I'm quite sure you get a lot of attention. One thing I do think you should be aware of is because you have Lupus, your immune system is compromised. You have to be careful and safe because of that. I don't know what kind of meds your on, but with Lupus you are more susseptable to other viruses, and diseases. I'm not trying to frighten you, but finding the right partner is the best idea. I'm 38 and divorced. I would really like to live like I did when I was 20, but having Lupus I just can't do that. I have the energy and desire, but I will not sleep with just anybody. I've had 2 partners since my wife, and I made damn sure they were clean, I was well protected. Hope this helps you.

Lupus is not contagious. Therefore, it is not sexually transmittable. If you suffer from Sjogren's syndrome though, that may cause some complications but it is correctable. Other than that, being diagnosed with lupus shouldn't interfere with sexual activity.

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